Teabowls by Yasushi Fujihira

Width 12.5cm x 12.5cm Height 8.5cm

The "tea bowl" by Yasushi Fujihira is a work that combines poetic beauty with functional beauty, bringing a quiet sense of emotion to everyday life. A soft expression is created by the white glaze applied generously to the white clay, and a pale blue pattern emerges, creating a poetic design reminiscent of rain and wisteria flowers. This tea bowl was hand-formed without the use of a potter's wheel, and is a masterpiece that exudes a natural form and the warmth of meticulous handwork.

Poetic patterns and soft colors

On the surface of the tea bowl, a blue pattern appears, resembling ink dripped onto the surface of water, and its delicate fluctuations give the viewer a serene impression. The irregular spread of the pattern gives a sense of randomness, yet the overall harmony is maintained. The blue pattern elicits various interpretations depending on the viewing angle and the way the light hits it, evoking natural scenes such as raindrops or wisteria flowers.

The white of the glaze is pure, yet the contrast with the blue gives it depth, and the entire piece is enveloped in a beautiful color that combines tranquility and gentleness. This color expression is the result of Fujihira Nei's outstanding technique and sensibility, and it highlights a uniqueness not found in other works.

The beauty of hand-formed sculptures without the use of a potter's wheel

Yasushi Fujihira's tea bowls are carefully hand-formed one by one without the use of a potter's wheel. This technique creates subtle distortions and soft curves in the bowls, giving them a natural warmth. As a result, they are far removed from the uniformity of industrially produced products, and have organic shapes that look as if they were born directly from nature.

The hand-twisted design also provides a comfortable feel when held and a well-balanced center of gravity, making it both practical and beautiful. Every time you pick it up, you can feel the carefully calculated comfort and the sense of the maker's heart.

A calm and elegant appearance

This tea bowl is not only practical as a tea ceremony implement, but also has a presence that brings elegance to any space when simply displayed as interior décor. Its serene beauty gives the user peace of mind and transforms the atmosphere of the space into one of elegance.

This tea bowl also stimulates the viewer's imagination. The blue patterns on the white glaze evoke poetic images, evoking quiet rainy days and spring wisteria trellises. This piece is more than just a piece of pottery; it has value as "art in the everyday," offering new discoveries every time one looks at it.

The world of Nei Fujihira, weaving together tradition and innovation

The pottery of Yasushi Fujihira is strongly influenced by his father, Shin Fujihira, but he also pursues his own new forms of expression. While carrying on the tradition of his father as the "poet of pottery," Yasushi has built his own unique worldview by incorporating modern sensibilities.

This philosophy is also evident in this "tea bowl," which rejects the traditional use of the potter's wheel and emphasizes the warmth of handwork, while incorporating new approaches to the use of glazes and the expression of patterns. As a result, the piece is endowed with a depth that allows the past and future to coexist.

A crystallization of beauty woven together by nature and poetry

The "Teibira Nei" tea bowl is a product that combines the beauty of nature with a poetic sensibility. Its natural form, created without the use of a potter's wheel, the soft colors created by the white and blue glaze, and the pleasant texture that soothes the soul with each use, offer a special experience to both the viewer and user.

Nei Fujihira's works, which explore new beauty within tradition, continue to captivate the hearts of many people not just as tea ceremony utensils but as works of art that bring a poetic feeling to everyday life. Through this tea bowl, we invite you to experience the world of ceramics created by Nei Fujihira and experience the deep serenity and rich emotion that it evokes.

≪Nei Fujihira Ceramics History≫
1963 Born in Kyoto Prefecture. Father: Shin Fujihira
1988 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Vocational Training School. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition (2 times thereafter).
1989 Akane Award at Kyoto Exhibition (1990 Mayor's Award) Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
1990 Selected for the Contemporary Asahi Craft Exhibition (four times since)
1991 Ceramics Biennale Encouragement Award, All Kansai Art Exhibition Honorable Mention ('92 same award)
1992 Selected for the Kyoto Craft Biennale Selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition
1993 All Kansai Art Exhibition, Kansai Award, 2nd Place
2008 Submitted to the Paramita Ceramic Art Grand Prize Exhibition

A conversation with Mr. Yasushi Fujihira